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1. What drifts endlessly over the valley of ashes? (HINT: eyes) ________________
___________________ Describe them from your book. ___________________
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2. Compare & contrast Myrtle and Daisy by looking at the descriptions from Chapter 1
and 2.
Daisy:___________________________________________________________
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Myrtel:___________________________________________________________
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3. Look at your notes on Dr. T. J. Eckleberg. Why does Tom frown at the sign as he
leaves Wilson’s garage? _____________________________________________
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4. What does Tom do to Myrtle at the party? ______________________________
Why?:____________________________________________________________
5. Find and list three different colors (not fruits) with page numbers from Chapter 3.
a.
b.
c.
6. What are four specific rumors about Gatsby from Chapter 3?
a.
b.
c.
d.
7. Describe what Nick sees as the orchestra leader starts to play Vladimir Tostoff’s Jazz
History of the World? Summarize using all three lines.
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8. Why are the husbands and wives fighting at the conclusion of the
party?_________________________________________________________________
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9. What happened as everyone was leaving Gatsby’s party (HINT: wheel)?
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10. What are three things Nick talks about, or does, after he sees the strange event
after Gatsby’s party?
1.
2.
3.
11. What does Nick accuse Jordan of being as they drive off on the first “so-called”
date?
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What is her reply?
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12. Who is Klipspringer? ___________________________________________
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13. What does Gatsby show Nick that shows he was in the war? (Be Specific)
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14. Why does Gatsby buy the house in West Egg?
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15. List three colors with page numbers found in Chapter 5.
a.
b.
c.
16. Describe Gatsby at the front door.
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17. What can Gatsby see outside his window when there isn’t a mist?
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18. What are Gatsby and Daisy doing when Nick finally leaves them alone?
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